The nurse receives the following report on a patient who delivered 36 hours ago: para 1, rubella immune, A-negative, antibody screen negative, newborn B-positive, Coombs' negative, discharge orders are written for both mother and newborn. What should be the priority action by the nurse?

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The priority action for the nurse should be to determine if RhoGAM has been given. The mother is A-negative and the baby is B-positive, which indicates a potential for Rh incompatibility. If the mother is Rh negative and the baby is Rh positive, there is a risk for the mother to develop antibodies against the baby’s blood in future pregnancies. RhoGAM is a medication that prevents this from happening, and it should be given within 72 hours of delivery.

The Nurse Receives the Following Report on a Patient Who